South Bend Offers Eight Historic Districts to Buy a Home

Considering a home in South Bend? South Bend features eight distinctive historic districts for you to choose from. Each one has its own special style and great features to entice you. Let's look at them now and get familiar with all South Bend has to offer:
- Chapin Park
As a National Historic District, the downtown area's features striking architectural styles including Gothic, Second Empire, Queen Anne, and many more. These restored turn of the century properties are especially popular with young families.
- East Bank Village
Home to South Bend's first city park, East Bay Village is an urban, downtown neighborhood that offers truly world class retail experiences. With an eclectic population including families, college students, and retirees, there is a wide range of home prices.
- East Wayne Street
East Wayne Street, near the East Side, is famed for its beautiful trees and green spaces. It has an inviting 19th century suburban flavor, with homes featuring Tudor Revival, English cottage, and Renaissance Revival styles. It's also known for its deep-rooted, civic-minded community.
- Edgewater Place
A local historic district since 1980, Edgewater resides on the bend of the picturesque St. Joseph River. Development began in 1871 and quickly attracted merchants and professionals. Today, the Edgewater area features some of South Bend's most promising fixer-uppers.
- Howard Park
Howard Park, downtown, is renowned for homes associated with the world famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the Studebaker family. Many newer homes are inspired by the styles of Savannah, Georgia and New Orleans, Louisiana. Bright, striking colors give the area a unique touch.
- North Shore Triangle
Just a short walk from the river and dotted with beautiful parks, North Shore Triangle is the site of many homes designed by foremost Frank Lloyd Wright student Ernest Young. Prices run from the modest to the extravagant based on history and proximity to the river.
- Riverside Drive
Riverside is a delightful waterfront community filled with lush greenery and an assortment of historic homes. The area is particularly popular among educators from Notre Dame and Indiana University South, as well as architects who come to study its period revival residences.
- West Washington
West Washington wraps around South Bend's museum campus, placing it right at the heart of the city's high culture. It is one of the most cosmopolitan and urbane areas in all of South Bend, with professors, doctors, artists, and civic leaders all rubbing elbows.
There's Never Been a Better Time to Make Your Home in Historic South Bend
We're confident that you'll be entranced by the beauty and diversity of South Bend's historic areas. Cressy & Everett real estate agents will be glad to show you the most beautiful homes in any historic district that strikes your fancy.
There is something for everyone here, from charming fixer-upper projects for $90,000 to revered historic properties exceeding $400,000. You'll find one, two, and three-bedroom homes, each one designed for elegant comfort that will stand the test of time. The only thing missing is you!
Contact Cressy & Everett Real Estate to find out more about South Bend districts and homes for sale.
